Vladimir Putin's State Visit to India
Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Dec 04, 2025 · Last updated Dec 04, 2025
The visit of Vladimir Putin to India is expected to boost defense, trade, and energy cooperation between India and Russia, potentially increasing bilateral trade to USD100 billion by 2030. This strengthening of ties could mitigate the impact of punitive sanctions imposed by the United States on India, offering new avenues for Indian businesses affected by US tariffs.
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi for a two-day state visit, his first to India since the Russia-Ukraine war began in 2022. Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally received Vladimir Putin at the airport, highlighting the 'Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership' between India and Russia. The 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit will focus on strengthening defense cooperation, trade, and energy partnerships, with discussions on insulating commercial exchanges from external pressures, particularly from the United States' sanctions on India. Key agreements are expected to be signed, including a program for economic cooperation until 2030 and one to facilitate the movement of Indian workers to Russia. India is also pursuing a free trade agreement with the Eurasian Economic Union. The visit underscores India's intent to pursue an independent foreign policy amidst deepening global fault lines. Vladimir Putin will also launch a new India channel for Russia's state-run broadcaster RT (TV network) and attend a state banquet hosted by President Droupadi Murmu.
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